The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Alsip is now accepting
applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic.

Testing is being conducted to establish an Eligibility List for anticipated
hiring needs.

The Alsip Fire Departmentís mission is to provide timely, professional, safe,
and cost-effective emergency service for the preservation of life and property.
The Alsip Fire Department is committed to provide ďState of the ArtĒ patient
care, fire suppression, fire prevention, and public education.

Applications will be limited to the first 200
purchased.

Applications will no longer be available once 200
applications have been purchased.

Driverís License: Must possess a valid Driverís License at the
time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driverís License
upon time of hire

Age Requirements: Applicants must have attained their 21st
birthday by the last date for filing applications (4/11/18). Applicants
must be under the age of 35 years at the time of testing (4/28/18) and at such
time as the final eligibility list is posted unless exempt by State Statute 65
IL 5/10-2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply
to any person previously employed as a full-time firefighter in a regularly
constituted fire department of any municipality or fire protection district
located in Illinois

Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED
Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement

Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language fluently

Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral
character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1.6

Certifications and Training: At the time of application, the
applicant MUST be certified as an EMT-P and certified as a Firefighter
Basic or Firefighter (II) by the Illinois Fire Marshal's Office or have proof
of completion of Basic Operations Firefighter Academy (NIPSTA Only)

Residence: All firefighters shall reside within the State of
Illinois within six (6) months of completion of their probation

CPAT Card: Must possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Certification with Ladder Climb Exercise at the time of application, MUST have
been issued between the dates of 4/11/17 and 4/11/18

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with
the application process.